When time becomes a barrier to justice for Michigan survivors

By: Megan Bonanni, Erin Blayer

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 818

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, coming forward can be a complex process shaped by trauma, fear, shame and the circumstances surrounding the abuse. Survivors may not disclose what happened or fully understand their experiences until years or decades later. But the law does not always give survivors that same amount of time. In Michigan, statutes of limitations can prevent survivors from bringing civil claims based on abuse that occurred years earlier.

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